Roebourne, WA 6718
KarrathaAll suburbs in postcode 6718
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Median house price
$700,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Roebourne itself.
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Roebourne at a glance
- Median unit
- $825,000
- Population
- 975
- Median age 34
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Roebourne
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Roebourne, houses changed hands at $700,000 in 2024, in line with the Western Australia median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Roebourne itself. Units come in around $825,000, roughly -18% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $140,000. Prices are in line with the Western Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
- Weekly rent (house)
- $150/wk
- Weekly rent (unit)
- $150/wk
Rental data as of April 2026
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What to know about Roebourne
Roebourne (6718) sits in the Karratha region of Western Australia. The median house here is $700,000, in line with the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Roebourne has roughly 975 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Roebourne scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 39°C (hot), winter mornings around 14°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 319 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.
Schools in Roebourne
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 0/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 0/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Roebourne's population at 975, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters (19% own, 64% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 75%
- Lone person
- 21%
- Owner occupied
- 19%
- Renter occupied
- 64%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.11% (median rent $150/wk against a $700,000 price tag). Units yield 0.95% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 64% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 1.11%
- On the $700,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 0.95%
- On the $825,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 319 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 38.7°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 13.6°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Roebourne
- What is the median house price in Roebourne?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Roebourne, WA 6718 is $700,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Roebourne itself. The median unit price is $825,000.
- How much is my house worth in Roebourne?
- A useful starting point is the Roebourne median house price of $700,000 (units $825,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the Roebourne postcode?
- Roebourne is in the 6718 postcode, in WA, in the Karratha region.
- Where is Roebourne?
- Roebourne is a suburb in the Karratha area, WA 6718.
- What is the average rent in Roebourne?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Roebourne?
- There are 2 schools serving Roebourne on this page, including Roebourne District High School, Wickham Primary School.
- How walkable is Roebourne?
- Roebourne has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Roebourne?
- Roebourne is close to Cossack, Wickham, Point Samson, Antonymyre, Mount Anketell.
- What is the population of Roebourne?
- The population of Roebourne is approximately 975 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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